Sydney Charles UK LLP

Reference number: 471046

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When sydneycharles.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01420 88664 is
  • Who else gives the postcode GU34 4BY
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Other names (5)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Solace Assured Trading name
  • Sydney Charles Aviation Insurance Brokers Trading name
  • Sydney Charles Aviation Services Trading name
  • Gryphon Capital LLP Former name
  • Elm Financial Associates Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Credit Broking
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
OC320079
Company status
Active
Company type
Limited liability partnership
Incorporated
31 May 2006 (20 years old)
Registered office
7 Old Aylesfield Buildings Froyle Road, Shalden, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4BY, England

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Philip James Lepp LLP designated member Nov 1966 1 Dec 2017 None
SYDNEY CHARLES GROUP LIMITED Corporate LLP designated member Not published 17 Oct 2011 None

In the full report: every company its directors have run

  • Confirmation that these 2 directors run no other company
  • All 6 people who have been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Sydney Charles UK’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (8) All events (28)

2017

4 December 2017

  • Jody Marc Bisson no longer holds 25–50% of the votes

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Jody Marc Bisson gained 25–50% of the votes
  • Philip James Lepp took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2012

1 May 2012

  • Changed its registered name from "Gryphon Capital LLP"

FCA register

2007

29 October 2007

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

2006

31 May 2006

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 28 events

  • All 28 events in its history (8 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 7
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Firms like Sydney Charles UK

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

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  • All 28 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Sydney Charles UK LLP FCA authorised?
Yes, Sydney Charles UK LLP (FRN 471046) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since October 2007 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Sydney Charles UK’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01420 88664 and the website sydneycharles.co.uk for Sydney Charles UK. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Sydney Charles UK a scam or clone?
Sydney Charles UK is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Sydney Charles UK?
It is permitted to hold and control client money, which it must keep separate from its own. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Sydney Charles UK to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who owns Sydney Charles UK?
Companies House lists one person with significant control of Sydney Charles UK: Mr Philip James Lepp (75–100% of surplus assets). Before that, it was controlled by Mr Jody Marc Bisson.
Who runs Sydney Charles UK?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Sydney Charles UK: Philip James Lepp and Sydney Charles Group Limited.
How long has Sydney Charles UK been in business?
The company was formed on 31 May 2006, and has held its current FCA authorisation since October 2007.
Does Sydney Charles UK use any other names?
It trades as Solace Assured, Sydney Charles Aviation Insurance Brokers and Sydney Charles Aviation Services. It has previously used 2 other names: Gryphon Capital LLP and Elm Financial Associates.

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